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Upcoming Events
Summer Skateboard Series
Participate in the 6th Annual Skateboard series sponsored by 3rd Lair Skate Park. Participants compete against other skate boarders at skate parks across the Twin Cities. Points will be given to each competitor based on their final standings during each contest. Winners of each division in each contest will receive passage to the Midwest Melee...
Emergency Radio Field Day
The Twin Cities FM Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the National Emergency Radio Exercise sponsored by the American Radio Relay League. This type of communication capability has proven invaluable during national disasters. During this 24-hour event, thousands of radio contacts will be made throughout the United States and Canada. This is...
July 4th Fireworks Celebration
updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013Fireworks at Aquila Park is a St. Louis Park tradition! Concessions, vendors, and a special performance by Stevie and the Table Rockers (rock-n-roll music) will be at the park 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at approximately 10 p.m. Although leashed dogs are allowed in our parks, we strongly discourage them from attending due to their hearing...
Extreme Picnic
updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013Comfort food or gourmet cuisine, polished silver or tailgate style – let your creativity and artistry shine! Join Public Theater of Minnesota for the Extreme Picnic Challenge in Wolfe Park! The play “As You Like It” starts at 8 p.m., you can set up starting at 6:30 p.m. (“judging” will start at 7:15 p.m.). We will have...
As You LIke It
updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013Rosalind, the daughter of banished Duke, falls in love with Orlando at a wrestling match, but her usurping uncle banishes her from court. Disguised as a boy, she seeks out her father and his friends in the Forest of Arden, and it is there she meets Orlando again. Filled with disguises, satire, slapstick, and passion (and a few really bad love poems...
Skakespeare in Shorts
updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013All ages
Great for kids (and folks who didn’t like Shakespeare in school). Come check out 80 minute versions of the play for Shakespeare newcomers (and skeptics) with an interactive introduction to the play and time to meet the cast afterwards. Great for families with upper elementary and middle school youth and anyone else not sure about Shakespeare.
Sundays, July 14 and 21, 8 p.m.
Veteran’s Memorial Amphitheater,
Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive
Free
National Night Out
Each year, Neighborhood Watch block captains throughout St. Louis Park organize block parties to celebrate National Night Out and neighborhood associations organize larger events throughout the city. You do not need to be a block captain to organize a National Night Out event for your neighbors. If you are interested, please visit the...
Summer Concert Series
updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013All ages
Join us for outdoor concerts. Performances may be canceled in case of inclement weather; please call (952) 924-2567 if weather appears questionable.
For the performances at the Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater at Wolfe Park please park at The Rec Center parking lot or the free lots at Excelsior and Grand.
Free - no registration required (See exception*)
| Date | Band / Location | Time |
| Friday, June 14 |
Bob and the Beachcombers (Kids & Family) Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave |
Noon - 1 p.m. |
| Friday, June 14 |
Casablanca Orchestra (Rock and Soul) The Shops at West End, 1621 West End Blvd, All adults need a Parktacular Button (Part of Parktacular block party) |
6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, June 15 |
Rubber Soul (Beatles Tribute) Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr (Part of Parktacular) |
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 19 |
The Okee Dokee Brothers (Kids & Family) Oak Hill Park, 3201 Rhode Island Ave S |
7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. |
| Wednesday, June 26 |
Johnny Cash Revue with Boss Grant Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr |
7 p.m. -8:30 p.m. |
| Thurs. July 4 | Stevie & the Table Rockers Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Ave S |
7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, July 10 |
Everett Smithson Band (Blues, Zydeco, Rock Music) Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. free Zydeco dance lessons from Flory Katz prior to the show |
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, July 17 |
The Surfcats (50/s, 60's Rock) Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr |
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, July 24 |
St. Louis Park Community Band Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr |
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, July 27 |
Blood on the Tracks Live, 5th Annual "Salute to the Music of Bob Dylan" Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr |
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, July 31 |
Free and Easy Band (Pop Rock) Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr |
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Aug. 7 |
Fire Spice (Classic Hits) Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr |
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Aug. 14 |
Romantics Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr |
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, Aug. 17 |
You Betcha Minnesota Made Festival-Retro Edition The Shops at West End, 1621 West End Blvd. A benefit for music education |
11 a.m. - 12 a.m. |
| Wednesday, Aug. 21 |
Community Talent Show (Variety) Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Dr |
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
* Parktacular Street Dance kids are free; all adults need a Parktacular button ($5)
Creative Kidstuff Lunchtime Concert Series
updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation is partnering this summer with Creative Kidstuff & The Shops at West End offering a lunchtime concert series. Bring your lunch, a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy fun summertime tunes! Afterwards stay and check out some of the meal deals the restaurants at the West End will be offering...
Open Mic Night
updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013All ages
In addition to our Summer Concert Series, we’re opening up the Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater to local artists and groups who are looking for an opportunity to get their name out there and perform for the public! Bring a blanket, lawn chair, some dinner or snacks, and enjoy fun musical entertainment in the park!
Thursday's, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
June 20..........................Brian Peterson (Singer/Guitarist)
June 27.............................. Elgin Foster (Acoustic Guitar)
July 11..................................................................Alibi (Rock)
July 18..............................Barbara Meyer (Roots, Reggae)
July 25.....................John Benzick (Alternative Pop Rock)
Aug. 1....................We Could Be Brothers (3 Piece Band)
Aug. 8....................................... Space Heater (Power Pop)
Aug. 15....................................Crooked Grass (Bluegrass)
Aug. 22.......................................Blutopians (Blues, Rock)
Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater,
3700 Monterey Drive
Free - no registration required
Historic Train Depot Open
updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013All ages
The St. Louis Park Historical Society invites you to the Historic Milwaukee Road Depot at Jorvig Park each Saturday. Historical Society volunteers will be available for questions and information about St. Louis Park history.
Saturdays, June 1 to Sept. 14, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Train Depot at Jorvig Park, 6210 W. 37th St
Free - no registration required
Fresh Tuesday
updated: Monday, June 17, 2013The Lor Veggie farm will be at The Rec Center with an assortment of locally grown produce from their family farm. Please call the weather line, (952) 924-2567, for attendance status in the event of inclement weather.
Tuesdays, June 25 – Sept. 24,
2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Dr.
(In front of building entrance)
Free Little Library
updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013Stop by the Little Library at The Rec Center to borrow a book and/or leave a book for others to read. Started in Wisconsin, the Little Library has become a national movement to share the love of reading by creating free little lending libraries in neighborhoods.
